may and might: probability

Chances We use may and might to say that there is a chance of something: perhaps it is true, or perhaps it will happen.

We may go climbing in the Alps next summer. (= Perhaps we'll go.) 'Where's Emma?' I don't know. She maybe shopping, I suppose.' Peter might phone. If he does, could you ask him to ring again later? I might get a job soon. ' 'Yes, and pigs might fly. '(= 'It's very unlikely.')

Questions

We do not use may in questions about probability. Do you think you'll go camping this summer? (NOT May you go camping this summer?)

might Might is not the past of may. It is used to talk about a smaller chance than may. Compare:

I may go to London tomorrow, (perhaps a 50 per cent chance.) Joe might come with me. (perhaps a 30 per cent chance.)

Conditional

Might (but not may) can have a conditional use. If you went to bed for an hour you might feel better. (= . . . perhaps you would feel better.)

may/might have ...

We use a special structure to talk about the chance that something happened in the past. may/might have + past participle 'Polly's very late.' 'She may have missed her train.' 'What was that noise?' 'It might have been a cat. ' We can use the same structure (with might only) to say that something was possible, but did not happen. That was a bad place to go skiing. You might have broken your leg. (Could have ... is used in the same way.

Astrology

Capricorn Friendship Profile

Capricorn ( Dec 22 - Jan19 ) Friendship Profile :

If a Capricorn thinks you can't do anything for them, it may be difficult to break into their inner circle. If, however, you've managed to work your way up the corporate ladder or have something to offer, the Goat will embrace you for life. Expect yours to be a structured friendship. If you make plans, your Capricorn buddy will schedule an itinerary for you, and you had better be on time and ready to go along with the plan. At times, the Goat may seem to you more like a parent figure than a friend. They might think they have all the answers and will try to impress you with the extent of their knowledge on any subject they think will help you. If you have impeccable manners, are successful in your own right and manage to win the affections of Capricorn, you will find that you have earned an extremely devoted friend who will be kind to you no matter what happens in your life. Don't be alarmed if they test your loyalty over and over again. A Capricorn who has once had their trust betrayed, by anyone, takes a long time to heal.